JULY 25, 2025
BENTON, Ark. — The Arkansas Division on Law Enforcement Standards and Training is proud to announce the graduation of Class 2025-B from the Central Arkansas Law Enforcement Training Academy (ALETA) in Benton.
Today’s ceremony marks the successful completion of a rigorous and comprehensive training program for 20 cadets representing 13 law enforcement agencies from across the state. Over the course of the 13-week program, these graduates have demonstrated exceptional commitment, discipline, and integrity as they have completed approximately 650 hours of instructional and practical training.
Special recognition and awards were presented to the cadets who attained the highest scores within the respective training categories listed as follows:
Academics:
1. Marshall Reddin, Yell Count. S.O.
2. Carl Carnley, Bryant P.D.
3. Stephen DeGrasse, Lakeside School District School Resource Office
Physical Fitness:
1. Dylan Kennedy, Cabot P.D.
2. Kenneth Null, Conway P.D.
3. Nicholas Howard, Cabot P.D.
Firearms:
1. Nicholas Howard, Cabot P.D.
2. Nathan Bridges, Garland Co. S.O.
3. Tyler Crawford, Vilonia P.D.
Emergency Vehicle Obstacle Course (EVOC):
1. Carl Carnley, Bryant P.D.
2. Larry Canterbury, Garland Co. S.O.
3. Keithlin Brown, Conway P.D.
Servant Leadership Award: Richard Farrish, Des Arc P.D.
The graduates and their agencies are as follows:
Traevion Maxwell, Benton P.D. – Class Leader
Nathan Bridges, Garland Co. S.O. – Squad A Leader
Keithlin Brown, Conway P.D.
Larry Canterbury, Garland Co. S.O.
Tyler Crawford, Vilonia P.D.
Cameron Jenkins, Cabot P.D. – Squad B Leader
Stephen DeGrasse, Lakeside School District School Resource Office
Richard Farrish, Des Arc P.D.
Jacob Ford, Leachville P.D.
Nicholas Howard, Cabot P.D.
Carl Carnley, Bryant P.D. – Squad C Leader
Dylan Kennedy, Cabot P.D.
Dillan McGlotlin, Cabot P.D.
Corey Melton, Jackson Co. S.O.
Gabriel Mendez, Alexander P.D.
Marshall Reddin, Yell Count. S.O. – Squad D Leader
Shane Metheny, Univ. of AR. Medical Services DPS
Kenneth Null, Conway P.D.
Christian Raymick, Benton P.D. Luke Rodriguez, Yell Count. S.O.